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Installed the Craven Speed Short shifter and NM Shifter Assembly Box Cover at the Mini of Dallas DIY Day for the Metroplex Mini Club and wanted to share my results after testing it out in the city and on the twisties.
• When shopping for short shift solutions it was not very clear how the Craven Speed worked, leaving the impression all it did was lower the shift knob by shortening the upper shaft. “Not true”
• When adjusting the shifter from stock to a shorter stoke (downward) the whole shaft slides through the privet ball downward creating an adjustable cantilever. “Very clever design”
• You can adjust the shifter from the driver’s seat in seconds, in the up position you have factory stock height and stroke but better because the upper part of the shaft has about a half inch bend aft ward so the reach is improved in the full up stock position and also a very natural reach in the full down (short shift) position.
• In the full down position you have around an inch stroke from center to gear or around two inches from gear to gear with a very smooth and positive feedback of gear engagements (no more miss shifts) . In all out full acceleration through the gears the difference is significant with the shorter shift lag times and quicker turbo boost recovery noted on the JCW Relative Torque gauge.
In summary, is it worth the $280 for the Craven Speed and NM Shifter Assembly Box Cover? I say yes , because you can have it your way with adjustability, making the already blast to drive Mini ever more enjoyable in the city and out in the twisties staying on top of the power band.
Rating: 10
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Product Details: "Adjustable Short Shift" by pdxtdi - posted: 9/25/2006 - Rating:  8.00 |
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I love my Milltek! Best looking and sounding system available for the R55!
Rating: 9
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| Product Details: "R55 Clubman S Catback Exhaust" by WayMotorWorks - posted: 6/16/2011 - Rating: 9.00 |
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Just purchased another great product from Way. Very happy with the knowledgeable recommendations for future items as well. NM Eng DP Exhaust purchased and installed at Way's.
Rating: 10
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| Product Details: "" by Mark - posted: 1/6/2008 - Rating: 9.71 |
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I ordered a pulley/belt/plugs kit from WMW last January. For various reasons I didn't get around to doing the install until today. I placed a second order for something else that cost a lot less, and included a note asking to borrow a puller.
The package arrived within 3 days (to Cali) and contained the puller I asked for. I took it to the shop, and the mechanic wanted to keep it because it worked so well. The WMW pulley went right on, without a hitch.
Thank you Way, for top notch customer service and quality parts at reasonable prices. I can't wait to do business with you again.
Rating: 10
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| Product Details: "" by Mark - posted: 1/6/2008 - Rating: 9.71 |
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So far so good paired with a Dinan Exhaust very little drone. Gotta love the pops, burble, and the occasional backfire.
Rating: 9
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| Product Details: "Megan Racing Exhaust Header R50,R52,R53" by WayMotorWorks - posted: 10/1/2009 - Rating: 9.00 |
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I have purchased many items from Way and had him do work on my 2006 MCS at AMVIV. He is always 100% honest and straight forward, no BS and does not over sell anything you do not truly need. Prices are good and combines freight. Way is the way to go...always!!!!
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| Product Details: "" by Mark - posted: 1/6/2008 - Rating: 9.71 |
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My OEM motor mount was spewing oil all over my engine compartment so I decided to replace both top and bottom mounts while I was at it. I ordered a TSW top mount and Powerflex bushing kit from WMW. They talked me out of the BSH lower mount I was looking at because of the NVH. They also recommended that I just do the large end of the lower mount with the powerflex. Wish I would have listened. I figured if I paid for both ends I was installing both ends! As the previous reviewer states, there was some difficulty getting the lower mount to seat corrently. I found an ordinary caulk gun makes a great improvised press to seat the smaller bushing. Then I used a prybar to guide the mount as my buddy lowered the engine.
The kit from WMW also come with a gearbox bushing insert that I have not installed yet. I may wait to see how the lower mount breaks in. See below.
Pros: The engine is much more solid in the compartment and I can definitely tell a difference in shifts. Much smoother.
Cons: there is a SIGNIFICANT increase in vibration and noise. I'm going to give it a couple weeks and see if it breaks in some. if not, I'm going to put the stock smaller end back in the lower motor mount. I'll update then.
Rating: 5
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| Product Details: "Motor, Control Arm, Transmission and Rear Trailing Arm Bushings" by OutMotoring - posted: 4/28/2008 - Rating: 7.33 |
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My OEM motor mount was spewing oil all over my engine compartment so I decided to replace both top and bottom mounts while I was at it. I ordered a TSW top mount and Powerflex bushing kit from WMW. They talked me out of the BSH lower mount I was looking at because of the NVH. They also recommended that I just do the large end of the lower mount with the powerflex. Wish I would have listened. I figured if I paid for both ends I was installing both ends! As the previous reviewer states, there was some difficulty getting the lower mount to seat corrently. I found an ordinary caulk gun makes a great improvised press to seat the smaller bushing. Then I used a prybar to guide the mount as my buddy lowered the engine.
The kit from WMW also come with a gearbox bushing insert that I have not installed yet. I may wait to see how the lower mount breaks in. See below.
Pros: The engine is much more solid in the compartment and I can definitely tell a difference in shifts. Much smoother.
Cons: there is a SIGNIFICANT increase in vibration and noise. I'm going to give it a couple weeks and see if it breaks in some. if not, I'm going to put the stock smaller end back in the lower motor mount. I'll update then.
UPDATE: It's been almost two weeks and the mounts have settled in. NVH have decreased significantly, but are still more than with stock components. For me it is worth it for the better shift feel. Much happier with the bushings after the break in.
Rating: 8
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| Product Details: "Motor, Control Arm, Transmission and Rear Trailing Arm Bushings" by OutMotoring - posted: 4/28/2008 - Rating: 7.33 |
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This cupholder came with my '05 MCS when I bought it new. At first glance it does not look like it belongs in the car. It just doesn't blend with the lines of the interior. I thought that would be the first thing i would take off when I got it home. Seven years later it's still there. Yes it lacks grace, but it is too darn functional to remove. From travel mugs to Big Gulps, iPods and sunglasses, it is a convienient place to stick things you don't want to roll around. Only other problem you might have is the passenger bumping it with their knees, especially if they are a large individual.
Rating: 7
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| Product Details: "2005 Mini Cup Holder" by Elmer - posted: 12/30/2004 - Rating: 7.57 |
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This cupholder came with my '05 MCS when I bought it new. At first glance it does not look like it belongs in the car. It just doesn't blend with the lines of the interior. I thought that would be the first thing i would take off when I got it home. Seven years later it's still there. Yes it lacks grace, but it is too darn functional to remove. From travel mugs to Big Gulps, iPods and sunglasses, it is a convienient place to stick things you don't want to roll around. Only other problem you might have is the passenger bumping it with their knees, especially if they are a large individual.
Rating: 7
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| Product Details: "2005 Mini Cup Holder" by Elmer - posted: 12/30/2004 - Rating: 7.57 |
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